Friday, November 30, 2012

So it's show time, and this weekend we will be in Costa Mesa displaying our snakes at the Repticon show.

As I believe I've menbtioned before, this is a new one, so I really hope that it will be good. Since the last show was not as good as I was expecting, my expectations have been a bit lowered. This is not to say that this show won't be amazing.

I'm sure there will be good times to be had!

I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the show, and of course, getting the breeding season underway this weekend.

Since the pairings have been officialized, I am going to start going thru the collection and making it happen.

Also, due to the weather we are having here in Southern California (aka RAIN), it would behoove me to actually get my act together.

Pastel Enchi Butter

Also, I would like to personally thank Dr. Brady Barr, Colette Sutherland from TSK, Andrew Wyatt from USARK, and Shawn Heflick from the Python Hunters for representing the Reptile Industry at the HR511 hearing yesterday.

There is always a fight on our hands, and it is good to know that so many passionate people out there represent us in a professional and clear way.

Here is the definition of H.R.511:

112th CONGRESS1st Session

H. R. 511

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the
importation of various injurious species of constrictor
snakes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 26, 2011

Mr. Rooney introduced
the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on the
Judiciary

A BILL

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the
importation of various injurious species of constrictor
snakes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1.Importation or shipment of
injurious species.

Section
42(a)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended in the first sentence by
inserting after “polymorpha;” the following: “of the Indian
python of the species Python molurus, including the Burmese python of the
species Python molurus bivittatus; of the reticulated python of the species
Broghammerus reticulatus or Python reticulatus; of the Northern African python
of the species Python sebae; of the Southern African python of the species
Python natalensis; of the boa constrictor of the species Boa constrictor; of
the yellow anaconda of the species Eunectes notaeus; of the DeSchauensee’s
anaconda of the species Eunectes deschauenseei; of the green anaconda of the
species Eunectes murinus; of the Beni anaconda of the species Eunectes
beniensis;”.

Pastel Cinnamon Enchi

This is not a good thing, and we have to fight it to be able to keep our hobby and our industry alive. There has been clear scientific evidence that the invasive pythons of Florida will not extend past Florida, and this Bill has no basis to be Federally instituted. It is nothing but a waste of time and taxpayer money.

But I digress...

Do what you do, reach out and talk to your congressman and your other political figures.

Make it clear that this is not right, not fair, and completely biased.

Thursday, November 15, 2012

I was very concerned about the wellbeing of the animals in the house, as I was already out of the house. Joel went home, and we are waiting to get clearance to make sure everything is safe.

This is just a reminder that things can happen, and to be prepared!

What will happen if something happens in the area? Like if Hurricane RuPaul comes thru your area, are you prepared for it and what will happen to the animals in your collection if you are asked to evacuate?